Seychelles (1978-1996)

A coup shortly after independence transformed Seychelles into a socialist, one-party state. The new state symbols were in place until 1996, after multi-party democracy was restored and the new constitution was approved.

1. With courage and discipline we have broken all barriers.
With the tiller in our hands, we will always remain brothers.
Never, never shall we cease struggling.
Death rather than to live in slavery!
Never, never shall we cease struggling.
Equality for all of us! Freedom for ever!

2. With dignity we must cultivate our land.
With determination we must exploit our seas.
Let us for ever march together
To harvest all we have planted.
Let us for ever march together,
Fraternity in our hearts, to the future ahead of us.